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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
9.1mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
15mm
14mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
2R06
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$315

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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